Objectives
The COSIPLAN Statutes establish the following general and specific objectives, and for every specific objective, COSIPLAN institutes a series of actions, expressed in the PAE.
COSIPLAN GENERAL OBJECTIVES |
Develop infrastructure for the integration of the region, recognizing and ensuring the continuity of the achievements and progress made by IIRSA by incorporating them into its framework
Foster regional cooperation in planning and infrastructure through strategic alliances among the UNASUR Member States
Promote the compatibility of the regulatory frameworks in place in the UNASUR Member States governing regional infrastructure development and operation
Identify and encourage the execution of integration priority projects, and evaluate alternatives for financing them
COSIPLAN SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES |
Promote regional connectivity by building infrastructure networks for physical integration purposes, considering sustainable social and economic development criteria, and preserving the environment and the balance of ecosystems
Enhance the capacity and potential of local and regional populations through the development of infrastructure, with the aim of improving their quality of life and life expectancy
Design regional planning strategies for the development of infrastructure
Consolidate the Project Portfolio of the Initiative for the Integration of Regional Infrastructure in South America
Encourage the intensive use of information and communications technologies with a view to overcoming geographical and operational barriers in the region
Stimulate the application of methodologies and the development of sectoral processes and complementary actions in order to facilitate the design, execution and operation of physical integration projects